As the leader of a machine gun platoon during World War II, Army 1st Lt. Rudolph Bianco Davila’s job was to cover the backs of the rifle company in front … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Rudolph B. Davila
Herbert Sobel was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1912. When he was of age, he attended the Culver Military Academy and later graduated from the University of Illinois. Sobel worked … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Sobel
John Copeland Holmes was born on February 6, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, who served during World War II in the China-Burma-India theater. When Holmes received his draft notice, he chose … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes
President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman
In September 2021, the U.S., Australia and the U.K. announced a new partnership, AUKUS, meant to strengthen alliances and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific. In March, plans for moving forward … Continue reading U.S. Partnership With U.K., Australia Enhances Security
At the beginning of the Civil War, Army 1st Lt. Francis Edwin Brownell avenged the death of his unit’s colonel by taking out his killer. Those actions made Brownell a … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Francis Brownell
This year’s budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, or PDI, is a full 40% higher than last year’s request, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and that’s … Continue reading Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China
For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend means barbecues, pool parties and the official start to summer. But for the Veteran support community, the last weekend in May is set aside … Continue reading Poppies honor the fallen and support the living
Veterans may experience social isolation after leaving the military. This can due to a number of factors, including the loss of military community, the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life … Continue reading Guest Post: Social isolation experienced by our Veterans
The president’s fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world now and into the future, Secretary of Defense … Continue reading Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future
When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on May 11, 2023, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities will expire as well. VA has been preparing for this moment for months, … Continue reading What the end of the Public Health Emergency means for VA
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families,” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 11-13. … Continue reading Welcome Home! Vietnam War Commemoration honors Veterans on the National Mall
Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a policy today to initiate implementation of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members seeking … Continue reading Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support
The military has forged a chain of honor and the leaders of today must ensure each generation of military leaders makes that chain stronger, President Joe Biden said at the … Continue reading U.S. Military Has Formed Chain of Honor Which Must Be Strengthened, Biden Says
Less than two years in, an innovative lung cancer screening program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston is already saving Veterans’ lives. Since its launch in … Continue reading Houston VA lung cancer screening program saves lives
The United States and the Philippines will continue the fundamental work needed to modernize and strengthen the alliance between the two nations, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III … Continue reading U.S.-Philippines Agree to Modernize, Strengthen Alliance
The assistant secretary of defense for space policy told senators yesterday that his office is “laser focused” on three priorities: space control, space cooperation and space classification. “On space control, … Continue reading Control, Cooperation, Classification Remain Focuses of DOD’s Space Policy
The Defense Department has announced updates to the adjustment process for the overseas cost-of-living allowance, which is aimed at creating financial predictability for service members stationed outside of the continental … Continue reading DOD Implements New Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance Adjustment Process
As the upcoming summer months offer the promise of sunshine and hot weather, our recruiters will be sharing radiant smiles and hot jobs at several national events this season. Whether … Continue reading Find our recruiters—and a VA career—at these upcoming events
World War II veteran Harold Williams, a retired U.S. Army technical sergeant turned 100 years old in January 2023. Williams served in seven campaigns during World War II. (Photo Credit: … Continue reading Reflections of a WWII Veteran
Having grown up not far from the Army Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, Irvine Swahn knew at a young age that he would probably end up working there someday. He … Continue reading Face of Defense: A Chemist’s Journey to Make ‘Bad Unknowns’ Known
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today in the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance and to discuss ways … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Visits Pentagon, Discusses Deterrence
